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boutique

/buːˈtiːk/noun

A small store, often one selling stylish clothing, jewelry, or similar goods.

Example sentences

  • “She bought the dress at a little boutique downtown.”
  • “The little boutique on Main Street sells handmade jewelry and silk scarves.”

As an adjective it means small, specialized, and upmarket: a boutique hotel, a boutique law firm.

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